• Title 🤔
  • Project proposal 😧
  • Me 😵

Connection

Example

  • I felt connection to the project through an opportunity to work with open access data.
  • I felt somewhat connected to the project through cycling.

Example

  • I felt connection to the project through an opportunity to work with open access data.
  • I felt somewhat connected to the project through cycling.

BUT when I started creating links by

Example

  • I felt connection to the project through an opportunity to work with open access data.
  • I felt somewhat connected to the project through cycling.

BUT when I started creating links by

  • reading other academic papers
  • reading policy documents
  • reading tweets (a recent one!)
  • talking to people

Example

Resulted in:

  • understanding that active travel != cycling
  • noticing that walking is sidelined in research: WHY
  • noticing big emphasis on inclusivity of infrastructure in policy documents
  • I shifted focus on accessible pedestrian infrastructure

Example

This was great because:

  • got a say in shaping the project direction (after justifying it!)
  • I’m an avid walker
  • I care about accessible pedestrian infrastructure because I want everyone to go on walks with me :)

Kristina and I in Yorkshire Dales

Post-hike refreshments!

What might be the side effects?

  • more in-depth understanding of the project
  • improved technical skill set
  • sense of fulfillment and belonging
  • established partnerships
  • creating more impact